✓ Verified in person · June 1, 2026🏢 Business Name Registration
Registering a Business Name (DBA) in Henderson County, KY
A DBA — short for “Doing Business As”— is the official registration that lets you operate your business under a name that isn't your own legal name. For example: John Smith doing business as “Main Street Lawn Care.” Here's everything you need before you walk in the door. No surprises.
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Total Cost
$46.00
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ID Required
None
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Appointment
Walk-in
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Valid For
5 Years
✅What to Bring
📄Completed Certificate of Assumed Name form — download it below, fill it out at home, and bring it with you
💵$46.00 — cash, check, or card (see payment details below for card restrictions)
🪪No ID required — just your completed form and payment
💵Cost & Payment Methods
$46flat filing fee
Cash
Check
American Express
⚠️ Small convenience fee applies
Discover
⚠️ Small convenience fee applies
Mastercard
⚠️ Small convenience fee applies
Visa
⚠️ Debit only — Visa credit cards NOT accepted. Convenience fee applies.
📄Your Form
Certificate of Assumed Name
This is the official form used at the Henderson County Clerk's office. Download it, fill it out at home, and bring it with you — it saves time at the counter and means you won't have to fill it out while people wait behind you.
What you'll need to fill in:
Your business name (the name you want to operate under)
Your real legal name (your surname)
Your street address, city, state, and zip code
Your signature and the date
🗂️Step-by-Step Process
1
Download the form
Get the Certificate of Assumed Name from the Henderson County forms page. It's free to download.
2
Fill it out at home
Complete all fields — business name, your legal name, your address, and sign and date it. Filling it out before you go saves time at the counter.
3
Go to the courthouse
Head to 20 N Main Street, Suite 206, on the 2nd floor of the Henderson County Courthouse. No appointment needed — just walk in during business hours.
4
Submit and pay
Hand your completed form to the clerk and pay the $46.00 filing fee. Cash or check avoids the card convenience fee. You'll receive a filed copy.
⚠️Important Notes
ℹ️Your registration is valid for 5 years from the filing date. You can renew within 6 months before it expires.
ℹ️File a separate Certificate of Assumed Name for each business name you want to register.
ℹ️Visa credit cards are NOT accepted — debit only. Bring cash or check to avoid the convenience fee.
ℹ️Friday hours run until 6:00 PM — the only evening option during the week.
ℹ️No ID is required to file this form.
Take this page with you — print it or save it to your phone before you go.